Caffrey content charges showing more composure

PAUL CAFFREY was playing it cool after his Dublin team shut out the determined challenge of old rivals Meath in yesterday’s Leinster SFC quarter-final replay.

There was no way he was going to start claiming that they had turned the corner. But, in a roundabout way he did address the issue, admitting that the scoring of three late points ‘had worked well for them’ on this occasion.

“That’s something these guys are taking responsibility for — showing more composure in the final stages of games,’’ he commented. “Further down the road, that’s what counts. Whether you win games or lose them, what’s crucial is for every ball to be contested. And then the cleverness with which you use it.’’